“Guide” shows Obama as the only candidate who will take on the special interests, while Clinton accepts most lobbyist money of any candidate\
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Senator Barack Obama’s Presidential campaign today unveiled a new web ad that shows a “three step guide” to understanding the influence of Washington lobbyists. In the style of an old PSA, “Guide” shows the three steps of influence for Washington lobbyists. Step one — “Lobbyists donate to politicians” — shows that Senator Hillary Clinton has taken more money from lobbyists than any other candidate — Republican or Democrat. Step two — “Politicians defend lobbyists” — reminds viewers that Clinton has said, “You know a lot of those lobbyists, whether you like it or not, represent real Americans.” Step three — “Americans pay the price” — shows gasoline approaching $4 per gallon, skyrocketing insurance and drug prices, and trade deals and bankruptcy laws that betray working families.\
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The ad finishes with the summary line: “We can’t end the Washington game … until we change the players.”\
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Senator Hillary Clinton has taken over $800,000 from lobbyists, more money than any other candidate — Republican or Democrat:\
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* Over $130,000 from energy lobbyists\
* Over $130,000 from drug company lobbyists\
* Over $125,000 from health care and insurance lobbyists\
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Barack Obama is the only candidate in the race who doesn’t take money from special interest PACs or Washington lobbyists and has passed legislation to reduce their power in Washington.